boyst Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Ok we will Billieve you....... the trade sucks. the guy is talented but reminds me of Dareus per everything said about him in Carolina. Time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin traded to Buffalo, source tells ESPN. MODS: feel free to merge... Holy ****!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Marmalard's political career was a total disaster but hes a fine GM. nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 every off season you read about his laziness in Carolina. My concern was wondering if it's Newton they're appeasing with this or Benjamin wasn't that good. Disirregardless, we have a valuable opportunity with him. I need to let it sink in. Just concerned with how much we gave up... He's not a blemish-free player - there is a reason he was traded. But he has upside and he's definitely an upgrade. The Bills have so many picks next year that coughing up a 3 seems like a small price. It is possible to have too many picks if a team roster is solid - at some point, diminishing returns kick in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Weight issues and lack of speed, but productive nonetheless. He's not a great player, but the positives outweigh the negatives and I think it's a good trade overall. OUTWEIGH! I see what you did there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Really makes no sense to me either. 100% not complaining though. Wasn't KB a former 1st rd pick? #28 , 1st rd , speed of a good TE , I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 No there's another guy who is 6'5". Sorry he wasn't drafted this year. Devin Funchess. Tall big WR. KB clone. except he has the dropsies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 OUTWEIGH! I see what you did there! I almost added "(no pun intended)"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 every off season you read about his laziness in Carolina. My concern was wondering if it's Newton they're appeasing with this or Benjamin wasn't that good. Disirregardless, we have a valuable opportunity with him. I need to let it sink in. Just concerned with how much we gave up... holy crap at the non-word. I mean, "irregardless" is not even a real word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 except he has the dropsies 1.7 percent drop rate last year - 2 drops on 63 targets. That's better than average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 It's better to win in season than win the offseason. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 holy crap at the non-word. I mean, "irregardless" is not even a real word. he's joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 You don't need to be a burner to be a deep threat if you are a long strider. And KB is a long strider. Let's see how it works out. Low risk high reward trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 oh right...but he has been hot garbage for most his career. funchess is productive this year though. He has as many catches as KB in a less role. So given the speed guys they got, cap considerations, and funchess as the tall option, this trade made sense for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 We gave up Sammy for a starting CB (Gaines) and a 2nd round pick. We gave up a third for KB, so it seems to be more of a Ronald Darby for KB trade. Don’t forget Matthews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Scouting report from NFL.com - http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/kelvin-benjamin?id=2543471 ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Possesses rare size with an 83-inch wingspan. Is a physical mismatch vs. defensive backs and linebackers. Eats cushion and separates with long strides. Strong approach to the ball -- is not easily knocked off course and will enter the middle on crossers. Outstanding jumpball catcher -- climbs the ladder, plucks the ball at its highest point and regularly snatches it out of the air with superb body control and the grace of a ballerina. Creates separation with his body. Adjusts surprisingly well for the low ball and tracks it well over his shoulder. Energetic football demeanor. Confident and competitive. Strong-handed. Uses his body well to shield the defender from the ball and can beat double coverage. Good run strength after the catch (see three tackles broken on TD run vs. Florida) and does not go down easy. Strong enough to handle defensive ends when motioned inside to chip and delivered some head-snapping, crackback blocks (see N.C. State). Emerged as a clutch, go-to, big-play receiver -- caught the game-winning TD in the national championship game vs. Auburn and consistently was targeted in critical situations and in the red zone. Scorched Florida CB Loucheiz Purifoy and created mismatch problems from the slot. WEAKNESSES Lacks elite, top-end speed and many catches are contested. Hand use could improve releasing vs. tight, press coverage. Overly grabby. Is not yet a nuanced route runner and does not sink his hips and pop in and out of his breaks. Does not shake many defenders after the catch. Will make the easy concentration drop and focus could stand to improve at the break point (three drops vs. Florida). Seeks to run before securing the ball and double-catches more than he should. Blocking effort/sustainability has room to improve on the move. Has a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump and recorded the slowest 60-yard shuttle time (12.10 seconds) of any receiver at the combine. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 1 BOTTOM LINE A tight end-sized, intimidating, big-play receiver with a rare wingspan, Benjamin has the overall strength, length and wide catching radius that will demand extra coverage be rolled his way. Showed continual improvement, is still growing into the position, and possesses the traits to become a legitimate No. 1 receiver. A very intriguing mismatch weapon with ascending talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 We needed a true number one WR, so kudos to the FO for finding one. I simply have one issue, it really feels like a drawn out Sammy for Sammy trade to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I'm so happy about this trade, I'll have a drink--but I'll be happier when KB passes his physical--then I'll drink some more. If he were to fail his physical--I'd have to have a drink then also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 except he has the dropsies funchess? he's got as many catches as KB. don't know about drops. some panthers fans prefer him over KB lol. well they have their cap issues and this helps them a bit. Kinda like the way KC had to cut Maclin. They are maxed out. We needed a true number one WR, so kudos to the FO for finding one. I simply have one issue, it really feels like a drawn out Sammy for Sammy trade to me. I don't know if he's a true 1. but we needed WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7975 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) We needed a true number one WR, so kudos to the FO for finding one. I simply have one issue, it really feels like a drawn out Sammy for Sammy trade to me. He is bigger and more physical than Sammy. Sammy is more athletic and runs better routes/better cuts getting better separation. They aren't the same type of receiver at all. Edited October 31, 2017 by Scott7975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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